Do you think Steve Urkel RUINED Family Matters? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-14-2006, 06:04 PM

I sure did. The show became nothing but a live action cartoon once they focused the attention on him.

Mr. Television · 06-14-2006, 06:08 PM

No I think he saved the show. I was getting bored with it until he started making those guest appearances during season 1. I do agree that the later seasons became to much of a cartoon especially when he would tranform into Steffan. I never liked that character.

Brian Damage · 06-14-2006, 06:20 PM

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No I think he saved the show. I was getting bored with it until he started making those guest appearances during season 1. I do agree that the later seasons became to much of a cartoon especially when he would tranform into Steffan. I never liked that character.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think he "saved" the show. I would have to see the ratings to be sure of that. I know he became the most popular character. His whole Steffan character was utterly ridiculous.

GCW · 06-15-2006, 03:48 PM

The character of Urkel was a mixed blessing. When he was just a side character in the first 2/3 seasons it was very good. But once they started focusing much more on him, getting rid of characters, lessening other characters screen time, adding unnecessary characters: Myra, Stefan, Myrtle which of course all revolved around Steve the show went down the tubes. But what really killed Family Matters was when Steve created all of those unbelievable inventions and the show really became too cartoonish. It sure was not Family Matters anymore.

Ireneparalegal · 06-15-2006, 05:24 PM

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The character of Urkel was a mixed blessing. When he was just a side character in the first 2/3 seasons it was very good. But once they started focusing much more on him, getting rid of characters, lessening other characters screen time, adding unnecessary characters: Myra, Stefan, Myrtle which of course all revolved around Steve the show went down the tubes. But what really killed Family Matters was when Steve created all of those unbelievable inventions and the show really became too cartoonish. It sure was not Family Matters anymore.

i wonder how long family matters would have stayed on the air without URKELMANIA...so, i guess there are those who loved him. I hated the character.

Mr. Television · 06-15-2006, 05:29 PM

I don't think it would have had a 9 year run. I think ratings for season 1 were in the 30's if I remember correctly so it probably would have been renewed. It just seemed to be a gentle comedy before Urkel . I would watch it but their was nothing on it that made me say I can't miss this show this week.

GSU2004 · 06-15-2006, 05:38 PM

Urkel did bring in the ratings as he had his own dance, toys and made cameos on other shows. After awhile, the show became too silly, I stopped watching it late 1995. It was something I really didnt expect to be on a primetime, it became more of something you would see on Saturday morning or something.

Ireneparalegal · 06-15-2006, 05:40 PM

i couldn't stand that other kid either, the mini-Michael Jackson look-a-like.

Mr. Television · 06-15-2006, 05:43 PM

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i couldn't stand that other kid either, the mini-Michael Jackson look-a-like.

Was that 3 J? I didn't like him. I did like Waldo. I wish he never left.

GCW · 06-15-2006, 09:32 PM

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i couldn't stand that other kid either, the mini-Michael Jackson look-a-like.

Yeah Richie, it did not make sense that they kept him when his mother was written off and dumped Judy.

passionsfan79 · 06-15-2006, 11:18 PM

No way is all I can say.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-16-2006, 12:34 AM

I thought he WAS Family Matters. He's what made the show...in my opinon. When you ask people about the show, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Steve Urkel. I think it helped it rise to fame, but as someone said above me, it could be seen as a mixed blessing. I agree that FM started going downhill after all those stupid inventions Steve created.

Brian Damage · 06-16-2006, 10:58 AM

There was nothing wrong with Urkel as a side character. He could've still helped the ratings and the show as a side character, but once the show completely focused on him, it turned into a dang cartoon show.

LivinLaarge · 06-16-2006, 11:07 AM

i just think people liked for urkel to make a fool of himself, but it would have still been good to me with less urkel.

PrettyinPink55 · 06-16-2006, 12:46 PM

I don't know! I can't imagine FM without Urkel!

06-14-2006, 06:04 PM	#1
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PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I thought he WAS Family Matters. He's what made the show...in my opinon. When you ask people about the show, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Steve Urkel. I think it helped it rise to fame, but as someone said above me, it could be seen as a mixed blessing. I agree that FM started going downhill after all those stupid inventions Steve created.
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06-16-2006, 11:07 AM	#14
LivinLaarge BEefaY! Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 27, 2006 Location: NC but im from Brooklyn Posts: 852	i just think people liked for urkel to make a fool of himself, but it would have still been good to me with less urkel.
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06-15-2006, 03:48 PM	#4
GCW Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 14, 2004 Posts: 708	The character of Urkel was a mixed blessing. When he was just a side character in the first 2/3 seasons it was very good. But once they started focusing much more on him, getting rid of characters, lessening other characters screen time, adding unnecessary characters: Myra, Stefan, Myrtle which of course all revolved around Steve the show went down the tubes. But what really killed Family Matters was when Steve created all of those unbelievable inventions and the show really became too cartoonish. It sure was not Family Matters anymore.

06-15-2006, 05:29 PM	#6
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	I don't think it would have had a 9 year run. I think ratings for season 1 were in the 30's if I remember correctly so it probably would have been renewed. It just seemed to be a gentle comedy before Urkel . I would watch it but their was nothing on it that made me say I can't miss this show this week.

06-15-2006, 05:38 PM	#7
GSU2004 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 28, 2005 Posts: 764	Urkel did bring in the ratings as he had his own dance, toys and made cameos on other shows. After awhile, the show became too silly, I stopped watching it late 1995. It was something I really didnt expect to be on a primetime, it became more of something you would see on Saturday morning or something.

06-15-2006, 05:40 PM	#8
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	i couldn't stand that other kid either, the mini-Michael Jackson look-a-like.

06-16-2006, 10:58 AM	#13
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	There was nothing wrong with Urkel as a side character. He could've still helped the ratings and the show as a side character, but once the show completely focused on him, it turned into a dang cartoon show.

06-16-2006, 12:46 PM	#15
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I don't know! I can't imagine FM without Urkel!